ZS-CHEM Successfully Hosts Second Forum on Full‑Cycle Apple Nutrition Regulation Technology
On the morning of May 25, the Second Forum on Full‑Cycle Apple Nutrition Regulation Technology, organized by Zhengshi Chemical, was successfully held in Luochuan, Shaanxi Province. The forum brought together more than 600 apple growers, retailers, and core distributors from Luochuan and across Shaanxi and Shanxi provinces. Adopting a dual‑track format combining field demonstration tours and indoor technical sessions, the event provided participants with on‑site validation of solutions and dedicated learning opportunities—offering a one‑stop approach to solving the full‑process challenges of high‑quality and high‑yield apple production, disease control, and nutrient regulation. The forum also attracted over 2,000 online viewers via live streaming. Zhengshi Chemical’s full‑cycle apple nutrition technology solutions are precisely helping fruit growers in Northwest China achieve science‑based cultivation, stable yields, increased incomes, and better fruit quality at better prices.
Field Demonstration SiteIndoor Conference Venue
Farmers walked deep into the rows of the demonstration orchard to observe the vigor of the apple trees, fruit set, leaf growth, and fruit development. The technical team from Zhengshi Chemical accompanied them throughout the visit, answering daily planting questions face‑to‑face and providing targeted guidance on practical key points such as tree management during the growing season, flower and fruit management, and disease prevention.
ZS-CHEM Chemical’s technical service team provides on‑site explanations.
In the demonstration field where Zhengshi Chemical’s full‑cycle apple nutrition regulation technology solution was applied, the apple trees stood robust and upright, with thick, dark green leaves, uniform and plump fruit set, and well‑shaped, high‑stature fruits. The overall growth was remarkably consistent. The advantages of the technical solution in improving fruit quality, strengthening tree vigor, and enhancing fruit appearance were immediately evident, earning unanimous recognition and genuine admiration from all the fruit growers and distributors present.
Farmers’ Field Walk
Fruit growth performance in the trial plot
The indoor session of Zhengshi Chemical’s Second Apple Forum continued with equal excitement. Building on the field results, the session deeply empowered apple cultivation in Northwest China by focusing on core production pain points and addressing technical gaps in disease control and scientific management—delivering a wealth of practical, hard‑core planting knowledge to the attending fruit growers.
Yu Jia, Manager of the Western China Sales Department of Zhengshi Chemical’s Formulations Division, delivers a speech.
The forum began with a speech by Yu Jia, Manager of the Western China Sales Department of Zhengshi Chemical’s Formulations Division. He noted that the forum had established an efficient communication platform where participants could “see real field results, hear practical insights, learn hands‑on techniques, and solve real problems.” By discarding formalities and focusing on actual needs, the forum allowed experts to share genuine solutions, peers to exchange experiences, and fruit growers to acquire real skills—effectively helping growers address key pain points in orchard management.
Professor Cao Keqiang shares his insights
Professor Cao Keqiang, from the College of Plant Protection at Hebei Agricultural University, former expert of the National Apple Industry Technology System and former director of the Pest and Disease Prevention and Control Research Office, delivered a keynote presentation on core technologies for apple disease control.
Professor Cao has devoted many years to research on apple disease prevention and control, with a particular focus on apple Valsa canker. His scientific achievements have earned him a First Prize of Hebei Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress Award and a Second Prize of the National Scientific and Technological Progress Award, reflecting both his technical expertise and high industry recognition. During the forum, Professor Cao addressed the most challenging diseases in apple cultivation, including Valsa canker and other major trunk diseases. He provided an in‑depth analysis of disease mechanisms, transmission pathways, and key points for efficient prevention and control, sharing authoritative, mature, and practical integrated management techniques—offering professional guidance to help growers tackle persistent disease problems and safeguard the health of their orchards.
Professor Li Baohua shares his insights
Professor Li Baohua, from Qingdao Agricultural University and former expert of the National Modern Apple Industry Technology System, attended the forum and delivered a lecture. With nearly 40 years of experience in fruit tree disease research, Professor Li has a profound theoretical foundation and extensive field practice in green prevention and integrated management of apple diseases. Closely following the new variety planting trends in the current apple industry, Professor Li focused on the causes, occurrence patterns, and comprehensive scientific solutions for trunk diseases and leaf diseases during the cultivation of new apple varieties. He shared highly practical disease control techniques tailored to the climate and soil characteristics of Luochuan and surrounding production areas in Northwest China, directly addressing growers’ pain points. His presentation was packed with actionable insights and delivered in an easy‑to‑understand manner.
Chai Peng, Apple Group Crop Manager, shares insights
Chai Peng, Crop Manager of the Apple Research Group under the Crop Technology Department of Zhengshi Chemical, presented a comprehensive interpretation of the company’s full‑cycle apple nutrition regulation technology solution. He systematically explained the core R&D concept, technical advantages, suitable varieties, and key application points throughout the entire growth cycle.Addressing the core problems faced by apple‑producing regions in Northwest China—such as weak tree vigor, poor flower and fruit development, low nutrient uptake efficiency, and low rates of high‑quality fruit—Chai Peng detailed the nutritional demands at critical growth stages including bud break, leaf expansion, flowering, young fruit development, and fruit swelling. He shared the full‑cycle nutrition regulation technology and supporting product application solutions. Using a wealth of field‑measured data and real‑world case studies from demonstration orchards, he validated the outstanding performance of the technology solution in strengthening tree health, promoting flower and fruit retention, enlarging and improving fruit quality, enhancing stress resistance, and ensuring stable, high yields—providing growers with a replicable, practical science‑based apple cultivation and management model for the entire cycle.
Group photo
The successful holding of this forum has built a solid bridge for industry technical exchange and cooperation, earning unanimous praise from all participants. Looking ahead, Zhengshi Chemical will continue to uphold its philosophy of empowering frontline growers, providing better products and more professional technologies to safeguard fruit growers’ harvests throughout the entire cycle and support the high‑quality development of the apple industry.
Zhengzhou Zhengshi Chemical specializes in plant growth regulators (PGRs), pesticides, and fertilizers, integrating research, production, and sales, and exporting globally.
